Bahrain-Yemen Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $6.61M total volume •Bahrain deficit: $6.61M

BahrainYemen

$0

Exports (2023)

YemenBahrain

$6.61M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.61M

Deficit for Bahrain

Total Trade

$6.61M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Bahrain and Yemen. Green line shows exports from Bahrain, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Bahrain-Yemen commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

BahrainYemen Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered)
$7.97M
Infinity% of exports
2Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
$7.62M
Infinity% of exports
3Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$4.71M
Infinity% of exports
4Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm
$3.11M
Infinity% of exports
5Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular
$2.82M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Bahrain's export portfolio to Yemen demonstrates strategic specialization, with dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

YemenBahrain Imports

$6.61M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
30.6% concentration
1Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried
$2.02M
30.6% of imports
2Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh
$1.56M
23.5% of imports
3Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh
$1.08M
16.3% of imports
4Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled
$438,016
6.6% of imports
5Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
$423,270
6.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Bahrain's import pattern from Yemen reveals significant dependencyin fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Bahrain demonstrates competitive strength in exportingdairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered) to Yemen, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $6.61M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Bahrain-Yemen Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $6.61 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Bahrain maintains a deficit of $6.61 million
  • Export Focus: Bahrain's primary exports include dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered), plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Yemen include fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried, fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh, fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $6.61M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Bahrain leveraging its comparative advantages in dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Bahrain's specialization in dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered)complements Yemen's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $6.61M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $6.61M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $6.61 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered) and fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Bahrain's trade deficit of $6.61 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered) may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Bahrain and Yemen represents a total trade volume of $6.61 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Bahrain, with imports exceeding exportsby $6.61 million.

Export Strengths

Bahrain's exports to Yemen total $0.00, with competitive advantages in dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered), representing $7.97M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Yemen amount to $6.61 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried, with Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried comprising30.6% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Bahrain's strategic sourcing from Yemen. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023